El Vecino Travel Guide
Cuenca
Popular places to visit
Calderon Park
Calderon Park is just one of the places to see in Cuenca, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its cathedral.
New Cathedral of Cuenca
After visiting New Cathedral of Cuenca, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
You can find out about the history of Cuenca with a visit to Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Puente Roto
You can find out about the history of Cuenca with a trip to Puente Roto. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its museums.
Mall del Rio
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall del Rio during your stay in Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium
Catch an event at Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium during your trip to Cuenca.
Top hotels in El Vecino
Oro Verde Cuenca
Room was excellent! It was clean and it had everything one could need. Most importantly, the people at reception made the difference. Maria Teresa Yela, provided me with a superb attention. Made me feel like a king. Thank you all!!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
Es una muy buena opción pero el parqueo es dificil y si existen más huéspedes hay que parquear en fila y pedir que retiren el auto, molestoso pero manejable. Un punto que si no me agradò es el hecho de que existe un solo baño. Es dificil con una familia grande.
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2024
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Staff was amazing, room was very clean, location is excellent, amenities and restaurant are great.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Amazing service and hospitality. Unlike anything you’ll ever experience in the states everyone was so kind and friendly and went above and beyond for us. The hotel is an absolute beauty and restaurant is delicious! Thank you all
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Vaway Hotel
Everything was good, maybe the only issue was that as the room was close to the Main Street you can hear all night the sound of people passing by or cars but apart from that everything was excellent
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Everything was fantastic, I got stomach sickness and the hotel make me the food I need to reestablished and get well, I was walking the next day and visiting Cuenca. Thanks to all staff you were wonderful and helpful. Hotel is spotless and clean. Near all attractions restaurants and at
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Vecino
Totoracocha
Even though there aren't top sights in Totoracocha, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Plaza Rotary Market. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.
Cuenca Historic Center
While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Plaza Rotary Market and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.
Canaribamba
Canaribamba might not have many top sights, but Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga while in the area.
El Barranco
If you're spending some time in El Barranco, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto are top sights worth seeing.
